• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are [...] vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes [...] strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag. Possible allergic [...] page, we advise you on the precautionary measures you can take to prevent or reduce any allergic reactions caused by the type of products mentioned above

• ROI Trianum-P 060520a

  by soil-borne pathogens via the root system. This can enhance the growth and development of roots and aerial parts of the plant. Trianum-P® can be used [...] range of temperatures above 10oC (maximum temperature 34oC), at a pH between 4-8, in many types of growing media, and on the roots of a wide range of plants [...] plants. PREPARATION OF SUSPENSION Suspend the required dose of Trianum-P® in water, as 1 volume of Trianum-P® in 5 volumes of water. Mix thoroughly. Add

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  important during the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December 21), and the four to six weeks that follow it when the winter weather [...] Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives. These levels [...] In case of heavy snow on the deck of the greenhouse, and with screens remaining closed the whole day, it is best to keep hives closed and run hand pollination

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  inside the aphid where the larva of the parasitic wasp will develop. Before the development of the larva has ended, it spins a cocoon inside the aphid. [...] Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire, branch, or leaf stalk by winding the label around it and sticking the end of the label back onto the label [...] enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests:

• Praon volucre

  Praon volucre is one of the most abundant parasitoids of many aphid species in Europe. Praon volucre is used for the control of the following pests: Potato [...] Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire, branch, or leaf stalk by winding the label around it and sticking the end of the label back onto the label [...] Praon volucre The parasitic wasp Praon volucre is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label starting at the upper right corner

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] parasitic behavior: the female lays her eggs inside the immature whitefly nymphs, and upon hatching, the larvae consume the host from within. The larvae use their

• Encarsia formosa

  then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing [...] reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in

• Diglyphus isaea

  particularly the serpentine leafminer ( Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae [...] usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held apart [...] Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making

• Aphidius matricariae

  appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes [...] stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis [...] control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M